• Led compliance risk assessment initiatives, evaluating controls for major compliance functions. • Provided regulatory expertise and solutions-oriented customer support for operational groups. • Took part in planning and development for corporate implementation of controls for the Dodd Frank/CFPB 2014 rule changes.

• Supported implementation and risk management processes across variety of working groups including compliance, legal, and operations. • Tracked laws and regulations impacting mortgage origination, servicing, and banking legal requirements. • Developed action plans for implementation of new legal requirements, interfacing with applicable workgroups including Operations, IT, and Policies and Procedures. • Supervised compliance review teams for forward and reverse mortgage operations. Prepared monthly reports of audit results for circulation to senior management. • Sought solutions to due diligence compliance findings for secondary loan portfolio sales. • Coordinated assessment and risk management for MetLife using the Thomson Reuters GRC system. Assessed action plan effectiveness in support of compliance with OCC Consent Order requirements.

• Provided guidance and support company-wide for all compliance issues affecting retail and correspondent mortgage operations, directly supporting the Chief Compliance Officer.• Assessed production risk based on audit findings and assisted in developing and implementing corresponding action plans.• Analyzed new legislation and developed operational implementation of procedures/guidance.• Helped supervise compliance audit staff. • Regularly conducted offsite branch reviews and regional compliance training sessions.

• Developed action plans in conjunction with corporate compliance/legal to insure divisional compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.• Produced and maintained compliance-related communications including alerts, bulletins, and policies and procedures.• Point person for legal research and analysis on issues that affected the wholesale division.

• Frontline compliance contact for loan fulfillment and sales personnel for compliance issues and questions. Provided real-time compliance solutions in support of ongoing funding and processing activities.• Conducted legal research and ongoing projects as part of compliance team. • Regularly assisted with audits of loan files to ensure compliance.

• Coordinated research and prepared marketing and feasibility studies for leading sports management and consulting firm with clients including the Dallas Cowboys, the Harris County Sports Authority, the Minnesota Twins, and the University of Oregon.

• Member of consulting team responsible for the relocation of the NBA Hornets franchise from Charlotte to New Orleans. Involved with all aspects of the relocation process including government affairs, marketing, ticket sales, and community relations.

Working directly under the Director of Business Development, assisted with key projects including new arena efforts. Assisted the Marketing Department as part of the game day promotions and marketing team.

• Lead paralegal for four attorney firm• Performed legal research on a range of topics including administrative, corporate, criminal, government, regulatory, and sports law.• Assisted in the drafting of a variety of legal documents, including complaints and motions for both Federal and State cases.